L to R: Manpreet Kaur – Secretary, Nazanin Vafaei – President, Ruchira Nandasiri – Treasurer, Amir Barzegar Behrooz – Vice President, and Ruth T. Boachie – Communication Officer.
UM Postdoctoral Fellows’ Association Launches the Inaugural 2025 UM Postdoctoral & Graduate Research Showcase
The University of Manitoba Postdoctoral Fellows’ Association (UM-PDFA) is proud to present the inaugural 2025 UM Postdoctoral & Graduate Research Showcase, taking place October 23 & 24 at UMSU University Centre (Fort Garry Campus).
This two-day event celebrates the outstanding research of UM’s postdoctoral fellows and graduate students through oral and poster presentations, spotlight talks, networking sessions, and exhibitor booths, fostering collaboration across disciplines.
“Our goal is to highlight the incredible talent and dedication of UM’s research community,” says Dr. Nazanin Vafaei, President of the UM-PDFA and Postdoctoral Fellow in Food and Human Nutritional Sciences. “This event strengthens visibility and creates opportunities for mentorship, collaboration, and professional growth.”
The UM-PDFA—established in 2025 to represent all postdoctoral fellows—works closely with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and campus partners to enhance the research environment and amplify postdoctoral impact.
The organizing committee gratefully acknowledges Research Manitoba as Gold Sponsor; the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences (FAFS) as Silver Sponsors; and the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (College of Medicine), and Labs4 RRC Polytech as Bronze Sponsors.
Special thanks to the Richardson Centre for Food Technology and Research (RCFTR) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) as valued Supporting Partners.
All members of the UM community are warmly invited to attend, visit poster sessions, and connect with presenters. Registration is open now for attendees and exhibitors.
Dates: October 23–24, 2025
Venue: Multi-Purpose Room (MPR), UMSU University Centre
Registration: https://www.umgps.org/12305-2/